In a harrowing incident on April 7, 2025, a media tent near Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis became the target of Israeli forces, resulting in casualties among journalists. Eyewitness accounts from wounded journalists paint a grim picture of the event. Two journalists were killed and seven others wounded when the tent, clearly marked as a media zone, was struck by a bomb.
“We were setting up for the day, preparing to report on the ongoing situation, when the strike hit,” recounts one journalist, still receiving treatment for shrapnel wounds. “There was no warning. Just an explosion, and then chaos.”
The attack has drawn condemnation from international press organizations, who are calling for an immediate investigation. “This is a blatant violation of international law,” said a representative for the Committee to Protect Journalists. “Journalists are civilians and must be protected, not targeted.”
The incident occurred amidst renewed attacks in Gaza, which have led to mass casualties and displacement. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, at least 50,695 Palestinians have been confirmed dead and 115,338 wounded in Israel’s war on Gaza. The Government Media Office has updated its death toll to over 61,700, indicating thousands missing under rubble are presumed dead. Further complicating the situation, rocket fire from Gaza struck Ashkelon and Ashdod, resulting in injuries, according to Palestine Chronicle. The recent events underscore the dangers faced by journalists on the ground, as they risk their lives to report on the ongoing conflict. The bombing of the media tent has raised serious concerns about the safety of press personnel and the targeting of media infrastructure.
